Checking the day's mandi numbers for 19 Oct 2026, Muzzafarnagar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,790 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put Muzzafarnagar APMC on Top Today
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,907
- Lowest Price Today₹8,705
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,790
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Cotton is about 2.0% above the period average, sitting just 22.8% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹10,790 |
| 2 Bailahongal APMC | ₹9,997 |
| 3 Talikot APMC | ₹9,941 |
| 4 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,925 |
| 5 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,865 |
| 6 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 7 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹9,725 |
| 8 APMC Kille Dharur APMC | ₹9,702 |
| 9 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 10 Dhandhuka APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 11 Babra APMC | ₹9,645 |
| 12 Morbi APMC | ₹9,635 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
At ₹1,155 (12.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Muzzafarnagar APMC ranged between ₹4,003 and ₹13,974, with the average around ₹10,576. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹12,907 | ₹8,705 | ₹10,790 |
| 16 Oct | ₹13,170 | ₹12,806 | ₹12,990 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,702 | ₹4,702 | ₹4,702 |
| 21 Sep | ₹13,316 | ₹13,316 | ₹13,316 |
| 19 Sep | ₹13,307 | ₹13,307 | ₹13,307 |
| 15 Sep | ₹13,273 | ₹13,273 | ₹13,273 |
| 10 Sep | ₹13,307 | ₹5,203 | ₹7,634 |
| 07 Sep | ₹13,407 | ₹4,005 | ₹11,792 |
| 02 Sep | ₹13,407 | ₹13,407 | ₹13,407 |
| 01 Sep | ₹12,498 | ₹5,203 | ₹9,275 |
| 29 Aug | ₹9,805 | ₹9,805 | ₹9,805 |
| 27 Aug | ₹12,863 | ₹12,863 | ₹12,863 |
| 26 Aug | ₹12,414 | ₹5,203 | ₹7,459 |
| 24 Aug | ₹9,805 | ₹9,805 | ₹9,805 |
| 20 Aug | ₹12,470 | ₹12,470 | ₹12,470 |
| 18 Aug | ₹13,108 | ₹4,607 | ₹8,383 |
| 17 Aug | ₹12,480 | ₹12,480 | ₹12,480 |
| 15 Aug | ₹10,210 | ₹10,210 | ₹10,210 |
| 12 Aug | ₹12,375 | ₹12,375 | ₹12,375 |
| 27 Jul | ₹12,407 | ₹12,407 | ₹12,407 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Cotton, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Muzzafarnagar APMC led Cotton on 19 Oct 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.